EXPERIENCE YOUR CELEBRATION
Your wedding isn’t simply about exchanging vows — it should be an immersive experience, one where you fully lose yourself in the magic of the day, creating memories you’ll always cherish.
Wedding Planning & Design Services
Engage Amy Nichols Special Events for an unparalleled wedding experience, enabling you to enjoy the best day of your life with the people you hold dearest.
We'll take it from here
Full-Service
— Michelle, mother of the groom
Offering exclusively full-service event planning, Amy Nichols Special Events collaborates with a select group of clients each year. We cultivate close relationships with each couple in order to design tailored celebrations reflecting the clients’ passions and with the guests’ needs in mind.
Kind Words
“Your consideration for each family member’s requests as well as their comfort was remarkable. At times it seemed like there were ‘multiple Amys’ as you were always right there when needed!”
Wedding Planning & Design
We’ll begin by getting to know you, determining how the wedding day will be tailored to tell your unique story. It’s time to dream big and lay out the fundamental aspects of the celebration - from identifying venues to budget allocation.
01 CONNECT
This is the fun part! Creativity and imagination run wild as you work with Amy to define your aesthetic and begin to select those personal details. We’ll establish a mood board reflecting the color palette and key design elements, and assist you in carefully selecting the right creative partners to bring the wedding day to life.
02 CONCEPTUALIZE
Working with an experienced planner is the difference between a stressful planning process and an enjoyable one. We’ll walk you through the tricky moments, from invitation wording to pressing etiquette questions. You can expect to experience peace of mind and have all your concerns alleviated, no matter how small.
03 COUNSEL
Event day is where we truly shine. The team oversees the logistics and details of each wedding day, from strategic timelines to designing floor plans that keep everything flowing. While you’re enjoying newly-wedded bliss, we’re behind the scenes executing a fun and flawless wedding day for you, your family, and your guests.
04 CREATE
Event day is where we truly shine. The team oversees the logistics and details of each wedding day, from strategic timelines to designing floor plans that keep everything flowing. While you’re enjoying newly-wedded bliss, we’re behind the scenes executing a fun and flawless wedding day for you, your family, and your guests.
04 CREATE
“I had almost zero stress because I knew Amy was on top of everything! She and her team are an incredible source of advice, helping me handle tricky family situations and logistical details alike, and then executed our wedding day seamlessly and flawlessly!”
Kind Words
— Tina, bride
Amy Nichols Special Events is a distinguished event production company. We have a reputation for planning and designing elegant, refined affairs for couples across California and the world. Our unparalleled depth of experience puts our clients at ease, knowing they can relax having a trusted advisor and advocate on their team.
About the Planner
Who will I work with when I engage Amy Nichols Special Events?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Just as our name suggests, Amy Nichols personally plans each wedding. Though she does have an intimate team of trusted colleagues and assistants, you’ll work one-on-one with Amy herself throughout the planning process rather than being handed off to someone else.
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Who do you serve?
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Our past clients include a who’s-who of Silicon Valley, doctors, attorneys, finance executives, and other professionals from around the world. We’re an accepting, affirming event planning company and welcome couples of all sexualities, genders, ethnicities, faiths, ages, abilities, and more.
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What areas do you serve?
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Amy Nichols Special Events is based in Santa Barbara, California, but our portfolio includes weddings across the globe. Some of our favorite past destinations include Bali, Mexico, and Hawaii, but our bags are always packed in anticipation of your next adventure.
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Do you only plan weddings?
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While weddings comprise the bulk of our business, we also love planning other celebrations such as corporate events and private parties. Please contact us if you’re interested in learning more.
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How many events do you plan each year?
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We only work with six clients each year to ensure that each one gets the level of attention and service they deserve. If you’re interested in working with Amy Nichols Special Events, we recommend reaching out now, as our calendar is limited and does book up quickly.
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What kind of budgets do you work with?
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Budgets are always customized to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. Our clients typically budget a minimum of $1,500-$2,000 per guest.
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Hire the pros
TIME TO POP THE DOM
Once you engage Amy Nichols Special Events, your only wedding day worry will be how soon to imbibe in another glass of champagne.
